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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 277.39 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 277.39 and 167.74 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 277.39 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/277.39 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 277.39 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 46,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,529.76/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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